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  1. 07-23-2010, 06:40 PM #1
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    Default OMG>>>>dh left a red ink pen in a

    shirt pocket....went thru the laundy and....the dryer!!! now the dryer has ink all over inside!!! help! how to remove.

    did a bit of reading online and it says to use rubbing alcohol then wipe out w/. water, then spray w/ a bleach and water mixture....

    any ideas?

    also taking ideas on how to strangle him when he gets home!!! lol

    thanks in advance
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  2. 07-23-2010, 06:42 PM #2
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    Rubbing alcohol sounds like a good start. Different brand pens have different ink formulations, so you may have to try a couple things.
    Use it up, Wear it out,
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  3. 07-23-2010, 06:50 PM #3
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    acetone (nail polish remover)
    turpentine (paint thinner)
    bottle of vodka or everclear (ethanol)

    make sure the pilot light is turned off before you create flammable atmosphere inside the drum.
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    i am trying something new. LDS church advises savings or debt repayment should be the same as the tithe. 10% each.

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  4. 07-23-2010, 06:54 PM #4
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    i would make dh clean it out - then i know he wont do it again LOL !!
    i would avoid turpentine as a very last attempt.
    hairspray can get ink off of handbags etc so try that
    make sure its cool inside first !!!
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  5. 07-23-2010, 07:10 PM #5
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    no idea how to torn off pilot light or what one is!!! lol

    i would make him do it, but, then we wouldnt have a dryer to use!!! lol

    tried some wd40. took some out. will run a load of rags soaked in bleach. then maybe some rubbing alcohol if that doesnt work

    not wastin my unopened bottle of grey goose for a stupid pen!!!! lol

    what goes thru his head???????

    thanks ladies
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  6. 07-23-2010, 09:27 PM #6
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    gas dryers i guess would have a pilot light ?? mine have always beem electric . no pilot lights
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    Sorry I don't have an answer to your problem but was wondering if Dh is still alive & kickin'... I know he's in the dog house for sure. We all make mistakes & I hope he doesn't do this again. Sorry for the mess.
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    I would spread it out on top the washer and SOAK it with Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Use a whole bottle if you have to....lots cheaper than a new shirt. Kepping dabbing and rubbing until all the ink is out.

    I used to do this a lot when I'd take my nursing uniform off late at night and forget to take the pen out of my pocket. Alcohol worked wonders.

    Afterward--rinse thoroughly, wash as normal through all cycles, and THEN dry it in the dryer or hang up.
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    I've always used hairspray to remove ink stains from fabric. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work equally well on a hard surface.
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    the clothing was nothing to worry about. it was the inside of the dryer. dont know what my cleaning lady did, but, it is all gone now!!! yeah

    and, yeah, he is alive and kickin! lol. he is out golfing!
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